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Donaldson looking to fill third-base vacancy

Found February 29, 2012 on mlb.com:
PLAYERS: Josh Donaldson,  Billy Beane,  Scott Sizemore
TEAMS: Oakland Athletics
While Josh Donaldson sat in the A's clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon resting from a lengthy day of workouts at third base, A's general manager Billy Beane stood not too far away, reiterating that the club will indeed give Donaldson every chance to win the open job at the hot corner in Scott Sizemore's absence.
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